Hearts Open Wide

The Hearts Open Wide Summit, hosted by the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement, will offer practical tools and meaningful inspiration to help build emotional resilience, deepen compassion, and strengthen human connection in classrooms and beyond. Designed especially for educators, school leaders, and child development professionals, the summit will take place virtually on Saturday, June 28, 2025 with a 7 day replay offered to all registered participants.

With insights from globally-recognized experts in education, mental health, and child development, participants will walk away with strategies they can apply immediately to support student well-being and foster a more connected school community. This inspiring summit unites globally-recognized leaders in education, mental health, and child development to explore powerful ways to:

• Cultivate deeper compassion in professional practice
• Build meaningful, lasting connections with students and colleagues
• Model transformative approaches to life’s challenges
• Discover classroom management techniques based in connection rather than control
• Create learning environments where students feel safe to take risks
• Improve student engagement through authentic relationship-building
• Develop strategies for working with challenging behaviors
• Build classroom communities that support social-emotional development

This summit is an opportunity to engage with thought leaders, gain practical strategies, and be part of a movement dedicated to creating safer, more compassionate communities

Event Highlights:

• Target Audience: Parents, educators, caregivers, and community leaders seeking to cultivate emotional intelligence and resilience.
• Keynote Speaker:Scarlett Lewis, founder of the Choose Love Movement™, will share insights on integrating the Choose Love Formula™ into daily life.
• Featured Speakers:
  • Howard Glasser: Founder of the Nurtured Heart Approach®, Howard will discuss transforming children's lives through positive energy and intention.
  • Shannon Desilets: Community Wellness Administrator at the Choose Love Movement, Shannon will lead a session on "Nervous System Reboot," focusing on neurological health.
  • Rick Rood: Founder of The Influence Revolution, Rick will address the power of influence and positive change in communities.
  • Dr. Maria Ortner: Co-founder of the Tapping Solution, veteran school psychologist holding a doctorate in education, Dr. Ortner will explore healing trauma and fostering resilience in educational settings.
  • David Romanelli: NY Times best selling author with expertise in wellness, mindfulness, and emotional resilience, will focus will share some simple, bite sized wisdoms to navigate the everyday challenges and better enjoy the precious time with your children.

• Bhavani Lev - UPLIFT co-founder, seasoned healer, yoga teacher, and spiritual guide , will share a deep and uplifting meditation.

• Special Guest Elisabeth Röhm: Award-winning actress and producer, will share her personal insights on the healing power of love and her support of the Choose Love Movement™ as a working mother.

This summit is an opportunity to engage with thought leaders, gain practical strategies, and be part of a movement dedicated to creating safer, more compassionate schools and communities. Educators can request a certificate of completion.

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